Do It Yourself Spring Install - Detailed Info & Pics

[JCiv03]

^^^ When you were installing the springs, did you line up the arrows in the strut assembly when you put it back together?

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[skapunk82]

not the first time but i redid it and lined them up.

[skapunk82]

still popping too....

[MBison]

Awesome DIY!

[skapunk82]

got it no more popping took 4 tries but worth it in the end

[parditty]

bump

[2K1Civic17"Gabe]

this is awesome, Ima install some springs w/chohouston on his ride in a few minutes. Nice DIY. I cant believe this isnt stickied under the DIY section, craziness!

[Phil_Qc]

Hi !

I just want to say thanks for this great D.I.Y.

It was easy to do with your advices (stand on
the drum, etc.) W/ the Neuspeed sport, I did not
need a spring compressor, only both of my hands.

Thanks again,

Philippe

[HondaGuy12]

going to be installing my sportlines soon..im going to bring this to the guy who is doing them...lol..ill let you know how it goes..

[unjockable]

so to avoid getting the "popping" sound, just line up the 3 arrows? that's it?

[mkingk2]

Paste this in DIY please

[Jassy]

hi there, just got my lowering springs installed and i am getting these all sorts of noises from the front when i am turning. Do u think they didnt align the strut properly is that why is making the noises. I was also told it should go away after couple of days it needs time to settle in. Also whatz ur take on gettin a alignment done right away. Lot of people told me wait like 2-3 weeks till the springs settle in then get an alignment done. Can some tell me what to do. Thanks,

[Phil_Qc]

Originally Posted by Jassy

hi there, just got my lowering springs installed and i am getting these all sorts of noises from the front when i am turning. Do u think they didnt align the strut properly is that why is making the noises. I was also told it should go away after couple of days it needs time to settle in. Also whatz ur take on gettin a alignment done right away. Lot of people told me wait like 2-3 weeks till the springs settle in then get an alignment done. Can some tell me what to do. Thanks,

I have wait one week for the springs to settle. If you have noise
when you turn at low speed, the strut, top bearing and mount are
not align properly. (the upper mount act like a pivot when it is not index
properly, that's why you ear the poping sound)

You can lift the front of the car and remove the
complete struts assembly to be sure... It's easy to do (no need to
undo the stack) just unbolt the 3 upper mount bolts, 2 strut bolt
(where the front camber goes), brake hose bolt and tie rods. Read
the do it yourself if you want.

[flipbagz]

bizzzump

[gnat1000]

this is a great DIY but it doesn't go into actually installing the springs on the struts. My instructions talk about cutting the perch and all sorts of other things.